Haungooah, Art Cody – Bowl with Pueblo Bird (1972)

Haungooah, Art Cody – Bowl with Pueblo Bird (1972)

2.5"w x 2"h

$ 250.00

Availability: In stock

This is a very early piece by Art Cody Haungooah. It is an open bowl and it is fully polished. The design is etched into one side of the piece. There is a single Pueblo style bird with deep etching around the design. The remainder of the bowl is plain. It was only in 1972 that Art began to make pottery and this piece is signed with his earlies signature, “Haungooah”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

Artist

Haungooah, Art Cody (1943-1985)

Art Cody Haungooah (1943 - 1985)
Art began making pottery at Santa Clara Pueblo in the early 1970's. Married to Martha Suazo, he developed his unique style of incised imagery using Santa Clara coiling and polishing techniques. Until he passed away in the early 1980's, he was considered very creative for his very distinctive imagery. In 1976 he wrote of his work that , "I'm experiencing with the pot, in a manner similar to a painter, the subject matter, at a given moment is captured and the impressions and thoughts. They become living symbols and a living composition is created and recorded".
Art said of his work, "Pottery is becoming a format for releasing designs and ideas - just like on canvas". Art said, "In the future I will surpass my present work and create artistic works of greater quality". It makes one wonder if he had worked longer than the short ten year span of his career what other innovative and original works he would have created! Throughout his short career he won numerous awards at The Heard Museum, Santa Fe Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonials and other events.
Click here to read more about Art Cody Haungooah, "Art Cody: A 'Reflected Light' in Pueblo Pottery".